Morayshire Mole Control

Moles are a common pest in the United Kingdom. They usually affect homes in the country, but they have been seen to damage urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel large distances beneath the soil in a short space of time. Moles will also use left behind tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas that they had previously left. Moles prey on earthworms and other insects that are found in the soil.

Moles leave molehills, which are mounds of earth that stick up from the grass. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They can cause significant damage to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can very quickly build up and ruin a recently attractive and well-kept lawn. While a large amount of molehills can indicate the presence of several moles, it is sometimes the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control options are available for a mole infestation. These vary from snap traps that can be buried into molehills to deterrence methods such as noise emitters. Moles are particularly sensitive to light and noise so some deterrence methods can be successful. However, it can be very challenging to determine which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to use an experienced mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists can determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most successful for trapping.